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Sr Project Manager-Transmission & Substation

OAKBROOK TERRACE, IllinoisFull-time$101k2026-05-07 → 2026-11-12

Core

Manage transmission, substation, and distribution construction projects with budgets ranging from $250K to $15 million, leading cross-functional teams through business case approval to project closeout.

Role type

Senior Project Manager (Construction & Infrastructure)

Builds

Major transmission, substation, distribution, and gas construction projects; new technology programs; IT and organizational initiatives

Domain

Energy Utility / Power Transmission & Distribution

Required skills

Project management, budget management, schedule management, stakeholder communication, team leadership, resource identification, change management, requirements engineering, project financial analysis, major equipment procurement, environmental analysis, real estate management, regulatory agency relations, quality assurance

Preferred skills

Master's degree in engineering or Business Administration, PMP certification, Professional Engineer License, Utility design/planning/construction experience, Information Technology experience

Technologies

Project management tools, Engineering software, Regulatory compliance systems

Responsibilities

Manage scope, schedule, and budget for multiple projects; interface with external and internal stakeholders; coach and lead team members; ensure project costs and schedule stay within approved limits; obtain project team resources; provide structured reports to management.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC